BUSINESS
As stocks continue to fall below 52-week high, here is what experts suggest
In the small-cap space, the correction has been across sectors like engineering, IT and textiles while the mid cap space has seen bulk of corrections happening across defence, telecom and banking.
BUSINESS
MC Market Poll: Cash is not king as majority prefer staying invested rather than keeping high cash levels
This poll findings clearly suggest that despite market corrections and global uncertainties, majority of the market players are confident of their current positions
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Amid heightened volatility and uncertainty, mutual funds see surge in Index and ETF filings
The total draft filings, including categories like sectoral and thematic funds, grew by 139 percent, from 38 in 2023 to 91 in 2024.
BUSINESS
Top 10 biggest single-day market falls of CY24: FPIs still a huge factor even as DIIs try to provide counterbalance
While FIIs remain reactive to global risks, experts believes that DII intervention has so far kept the market from going into a freefall mode and that trend would continue.
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Welcome change but T+0 settlement cycle continues to face challenges, say brokers
On Monday, SEBI board announced an increase in the number of scrips eligible for trading under the optional T+0 settlement cycle from the current 25 to include the top 500 stocks based on market capitalisation
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90% of the top 30 largest EM funds are currently underweight on China
Among the top 450 funds, the median underweight stands at 3.1%.
BUSINESS
FPIs put in nearly $7 bn in Indian equities in September; highest since December 2023
Incidentally, FPIs have been betting big on Indian debt as well with the total investments in September pegged at $3.75 billion, bringing the overall debt investment for 2024 to $17.09 billion.
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Is this the right time to invest in ESG funds? Here's what experts say
Despite growing awareness of sustainable investing, market experts say that there are several challenges such as compliance costs and market alignment, particularly for smaller businesses, though they believe that ESG funds in India hold immense potential.
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Sebi working on a dozen AI projects to enhance efficiency and processes, says Madhabi Puri Buch
Through its current AI projects, SEBI aims to significantly reduce approval times, creating a more dynamic and responsive regulator.
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Mutual fund is Sebi’s ‘Bada Beta’ and plays an important role in financial inclusion, says Madhabi Puri Buch
Collaboration, Buch noted, will continue to be key for the industry growth. "If we continue to work together, there’s no stopping this industry and the wealth creation it can achieve for every citizen of this country," she said.
BUSINESS
This stock has surged 630% in one year but analysts still have a bullish outlook
Waaree Renewable, previously known as Sangam Renewables, operates in the solar EPC segment and has benefited significantly from the government's push towards renewable energy, particularly solar.
BUSINESS
Nearly $10 bn invested by FPIs in debt in FY25 so far, shows data
The most significant category in debt for FPIs has been under the FAR (Fully Accessible Route) limit. According to experts, Indian government securities have received the largest inflows, particularly in the 5-10-year maturity range.
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Significant uptick seen in retail participation in passive funds, smart beta products, says Mirae's Siddharth Srivastava
In the ETF space, Srivastava says that Mirae is currently betting big on the PSU bank and metal space with their recently launched ETF products.
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AI could play an important role in the future of ODR for securities market, says SEBI's Pramod Rao
Rao highlighted how technology could play a crucial role in cases involving disputes over ATM withdrawals. "There's a digital footprint from the ATM, and cameras are in place. We can determine whether a transaction occurred without humans having to disagree," he said.
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LIC MF aims to grow asset size to Rs 1 lakh crore by FY26, plans fund launches
The LIC MF Manufacturing Fund NFO will be open from September 20 to October 4 and will be benchmarked against the Nifty India Manufacturing Index.
BUSINESS
No material change in market outlook post Fed rate cut; all eyes on RBI now: MC Poll
The unanimous view is that the US Fed rate cut was on expected lines – hence the subdued reaction on Thursday – and the focus will now shift to RBI as the Monetary Policy Committee is scheduled to meet next month.
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67% of open-ended equity diversified mutual funds outperform benchmarks in August: PL Capital
The US Fed rate cut is likely to have a positive impact on the Indian capital market, says Pankaj Shrestha, Head of Investment Services, PL Capital.
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Sebi aims to empower REIT investors with the launch of Data Benchmarking Institutions
Through the DBIs, investors can access information on performance of REITs, operation metrics, valuation standards and disclosures.
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Quantum MF files appeal against NCLAT order approving delisting of ICICI Securities
Quantum Mutual Fund had voted against the proposed merger of ICICI Bank and ICICI Securities during a shareholder meeting in March 2024 on concerns that the move would be detrimental to the interests of the fund house’s unitholders.
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Renewable, green energy stocks shine as government announces ambitious plans
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi recently announced that Rs 32.45 lakh crore in financing has been committed by banks and financial institutions to green projects in India as part of India’s target of 500 GW by 2030.
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NFOs, lower redemptions trigger a near three-fold rise in flows in large-cap schemes
In August, large-cap scheme saw net inflows to the tune of Rs 2,637 crore, a 293 percent increase as compared to July, as per AMFI data
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Metal index up 3% as stocks anticipate growth boost from a Fed rate cut
Analysts attribute the rise in metal stocks to global cues, particularly the anticipation of a potential US Federal Reserve rate cut.
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PSU banks' QIP rush is a healthy growth indicator, find analysts
Statistics shows several PSU banks - including UCO Bank, Central Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Union Bank of India, and Bank of Maharashtra - have outlined their plans to raise capital via the QIP route.
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Need a unified ESG reporting portal, says SEBI ED Pramod Rao
There are around eight to ten different international reporting systems for green or sustainability reporting, which leads to confusion.
